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NW2 2SA

Horton Avenue

Cricklewood

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Detailed insights for NW2 2SA

Overview

Postcode NW2 2SA is located in a major urban area, within the Cricklewood ward of Barnet in the London region, and forms part of the Childs Hill area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Childs Hill is £77,163 per year. The nearest station is Cricklewood, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hampstead Cemetery.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
47.8%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Childs Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,234 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Childs Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.8%

Approximately 47.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Childs Hill is £77,163 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NW2 2SA.

Flood risk

No risk

Childs Hill near NW2 2SA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Cricklewood located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW2 2SA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Cricklewood

Thameslink

Walking directions to Cricklewood
0.7 mi

2

Kilburn

Jubilee

Walking directions to Kilburn
0.8 mi

2,3

Willesden Green

Jubilee

Walking directions to Willesden Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW2 2SA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHampstead CemeteryLargeWalking directions to Hampstead Cemetery
0.4 miFortune GreenSmallWalking directions to Fortune Green
0.4 miMapesbury DellSmallWalking directions to Mapesbury Dell

Area Profile

Population
324
Population density
8,733.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
52.66(+427%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.3(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.13(-6%)
Other theft
11.97(+5%)
Public order
4.79(-29%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
106
32.22%
Other White
59
17.93%
African
41
12.46%
Bangladeshi
18
5.47%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
4.86%
Total population: 329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
27.45%
No qualifications
57
22.35%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
11.37%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
50
43.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
22.61%
Owns outright
19
16.52%
Owns with a mortgage
15
13.04%
Other social rented
5
4.35%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Cricklewood

Median price£522,000
Price per sq ft£617
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£401K – £715K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £522,000 (about £617 per square foot) in Cricklewood area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £891,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cricklewood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£715,000£641
Terraced10£577,500£575
Flats14£400,500£627

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cricklewood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cricklewood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£414,000£570,000£500,000
2017£347,500£593,500£468,000
2018£433,125£650,000£447,500
2019£490,000£624,500£485,000
2020£317,000£650,000£517,100
2021£383,188£645,000£670,000
2022£417,500£680,000£540,000
2023£470,000£645,000£500,000
2024£525,000£655,000£513,000
2025£505,000£700,000£537,500
2026£367,500£788,000£577,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cricklewood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cricklewood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£617£544£601
2017£515£588£527
2018£615£541£562
2019£666£628£548
2020£594£599£467
2021£617£602£468
2022£643£655£591
2023£660£654£546
2024£717£657£615
2025£753£641£590
2026£636£625£677
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cricklewood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cricklewood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW2 2SA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW2 2SA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 May 202612, Horton Avenue, London, NW2 2SATerracedFreehold£565,000
10 Oct 202529, Lichfield Road, London, NW2 2RNFlatsFreehold£622,500
10 Oct 202540, Galsworthy Road, London, NW2 2SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£545,000
30 Jun 202528, Menelik Road, London, NW2 3RPDetachedFreehold£2,447,600
30 Apr 202528, Marnham Avenue, London, NW2 2SPFlatsLeasehold£275,000

Schools

In the NW2 2SA postcode area, located within Childs Hill, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW2 2SA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryHampstead SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Agnes' Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableThe Mulberry House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW2 2SA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW2 2SA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBanadir Stars Mini MarketCricklewood Broadway, Camden, NW2 3EPWalking directions to Banadir Stars Mini Market
0.3 miLininiyaCricklewood Broadway, Camden, NW2 3EPWalking directions to Lininiya
0.3 miBroadway Express Food & WineCricklewood Broadway, Camden, NW2 3ELWalking directions to Broadway Express Food & Wine
0.3 miCalabashCricklewood Broadway, Camden, NW2 3EJWalking directions to Calabash
0.3 miIly's SupermarketCricklewood Broadway, Camden, NW2 3ETWalking directions to Ily's Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnet district.

Band A£1,422
Band B£1,659
Band C£1,896
Band D£2,133
Band E£2,607
Band F£3,080
Band G£3,554
Band H£4,265

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NW2 2SA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alan Schneiderman

Cricklewood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Anne Clarke

Cricklewood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Sackman

Finchley and Golders Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBarnetE09000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyFinchley and Golders GreenE14001238
WardCricklewoodE05013634
ParishBarnet, unparished areaE43000193
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Childs HillE02000064
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnet 041DE01000143
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW2 2SA

Is NW2 2SA (Childs Hill) safe?

The area around NW2 2SA records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NW2 2SA?

The median sale price around NW2 2SA in Childs Hill is £522,000 (about £617 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW2 2SA?

There are 17 schools close to NW2 2SA, including Hampstead School (Good), St Agnes' Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and The Mulberry House School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW2 2SA?

The closest station to NW2 2SA is Cricklewood in TfL zone 3, about 422 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around NW2 2SA?

NW2 2SA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,234 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW2 2SA (Childs Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Finchley and Golders Green covering NW2 2SA is Sarah Sackman (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alan Schneiderman (Labour Party) and Anne Clarke (Labour Party).